Elev8 Fun has plans to rapidly grow its family entertainment center model all over Florida. Just how the business partners behind the concept plan to do that was at the heart of the season premiere episode of CNBC’s “Money Court” on Nov. 30. The show features business experts Kevin O’Leary (of “Shark Tank” fame), who […]
Archive | 2022
IBMHF UNVEILS LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame has created a new award to honor those who have demonstrated a lifetime of dedication to the IBMHF and has announced five inaugural recipients. The IBMHF’s Legacy of Excellence Award will recognize an individual, institution or organization that has demonstrated a lifetime of dedication and support to […]
JAMIE BROOKS IS ELECTED TO USBC HALL OF FAME
Legendary Texas bowling proprietor Jamie Brooks, already a member of the BPAA Hall of Fame by virtue of receiving the Victor Lerner Memorial Award in 2004, has been elected to the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in the meritorious service category. Brooks has left his mark on the sport as a past president […]
Products & Services – December 2022
STELTRONIC SCORINGSteltronic has announced the release of the newest version of its online booking for bowling using Focus automatic scoring. Booking birthday or corporate parties and individual lanes in advance from a mobile device, tablet or any computer is now easier and improved. With the online booking system fully integrated with Focus, leagues and prior […]
BETSON RAISES $15,000+ FOR CHILDREN’S CHARITY
The Betson Enterprises team raised more than $15,000 for Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit “storybook” resort that provides free vacations to critically ill children and their families. The money was raised during the 16th annual IAAPA Footprints from the Heart 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk, conducted during IAAPA Expo week in […]
NEW STATIONS CASINO WILL INCLUDE BOWLING CENTER
There will be entertainment options galore when Station Casinos opens a new casino resort in Henderson, Nev. In addition to 80,000 square feet of gaming space, the venue — located in the sprawling Inspirada community of the city — will feature a bowling center and movie theaters. It was not revealed how many lanes the […]
WISCONSIN HIGH SCHOOL BOWLER COUNT UP
Youth bowlers across Wisconsin are hitting the lanes in bigger numbers this season compared to last as competition heats up for the Wisconsin High School Bowling Club, overseen by the BCA of Wisconsin. A total of 326 squads (boys’/co-ed varsity, girls’ varsity and junior varsity) in 14 regions across the state are on the floor […]
BPAA HOSTS MEMBERS AT IAAPA EXPO
The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America hosted breakfast for members attending the 2022 IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Fla., just prior to the opening of the trade show at the next-door Orange County Convention Center. BPAA also hosted a booth at the trade show, giving members an opportunity to network, meet with a vendor, charge their […]
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